Warm Springs Officer Killed, Suspect Apprehended in South Carolina
A young Warm Springs police officer, Chris Fisher, was killed in his patrol car by suspect Jimmy Steverson. Steverson, who had been arrested by Fisher on felony charges, was later apprehended in South Carolina and died from a self-inflicted gunshot…
Atlanta, GA, September 2, 2026 —
A police officer in Warm Springs has died after being attacked in his patrol car. The officer has been identified as Chris Fisher, described as a young member of the Warm Springs police department.
The suspect in the incident is identified as Jimmy Steverson. According to available information, Steverson had previously been arrested by Officer Fisher on felony charges. The circumstances leading to Officer Fisher’s death in his patrol car are under investigation.
Following the incident, law enforcement authorities pursued Jimmy Steverson. He was eventually apprehended in South Carolina. Information indicates that Steverson died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after his apprehension.
Further details regarding the timeline of events, the specific felony charges, the exact location of the incident within Warm Springs, and the specifics of the apprehension in South Carolina were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Tim Darnell on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
